sceptre

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The result: An imposing figure of a seated emperor, draped in a gilded tunic and holding a sceptre and orb, gazing out over his Rome from a side garden of the Capitoline Museums.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

He will receive the crown and sceptre which form part of the Honours of Scotland.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

Mary Queen of Scots was the first to be crowned using the new crown and sceptre together, in 1543.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

At 13:40 a priceless crown, sword and sceptre, known as the Honours of Scotland, will travel in a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to the kirk.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

Others disintegrated on their own as the residual power of Diocletian’s sceptre finally failed.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan